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 Trapezoid shape defined with 80% width representing landward edge (15.5 ft centered <br />from house) <br /> Area is already partially pruned – application serves to document width and shape of <br />vista corridor <br /> Height targeting: Pruning focused on second-level view corridor, primarily affecting <br />white pines and oak trees <br /> <br />Tree Species & Pruning Approach <br /> Target trees identified: white pines (low growth), oaks on lower bank, and possible pitch <br />pine <br /> 30% branch removal limit per tree, subject to site supervision and flagging approval <br /> Selective pruning approach – no topping permitted, maintaining understory at current size <br /> 4-inch diameter limit for removable branches with 20% allowance protocol <br /> <br />Regulatory Compliance & Process <br />st <br /> Timing restrictions: No pruning until November 1 per established protocols <br /> Required site visits: Conservation agent and representative must flag trees and approve <br />removal before work begins <br /> Ground cover maintenance: Bushes to remain at 4 ft height, though steep bank makes this <br />less relevant <br /> <br />Perpetuity Permit Discussion <br /> Maintenance in perpetuity requested as repetitious activity that decreases over time <br /> Vegetation training concept: Similar to utility right-of-way pruning, trains plants to grow <br />in specific patter <br /> Permit transfer: Order of conditions transfers with property deed as recorded lien, <br />revealed in title searches <br /> Notificaiton requirement: Property owner must notify conservation commission of <br />transfers <br /> <br />Agent <br /> Resource areas: coastal bank, buffer zone to salt marsh, and land under the ocean <br /> Surveyed plan of proposed vista pruning provided <br /> Proposed vista corridor meets width standards under Regulation 29 <br /> Recommendation: <br />o Close and Issue with the following conditions: <br /> Standard vista pruning conditions and protocols as per Regulation 29 <br />(Buffer zones/Buffer strips) <br /> <br /> Board of Health: Not under Health Department’s purview, no comment <br /> <br />Motion <br /> Mr. Cook made a motion to close and issue, which Ms. Clapprood seconded <br /> Vote: Mr. Cook (Yes), Ms. Clapprood (Yes), Ms. Godfrey (Yes), Mr. Sahl (Yes), Mr. <br />Colombo (Yes) <br />12 <br /> <br /> <br />